Continuum of Care

Portland Continuum of Care September 2, 9:00-12:00 Back Bay Room, 196 Lancaster Street Attendees: Aaron Geyer, Rob Parritt, Rebecca Hobbs, Job Bradley, Joanie Klaymen, Vickey Rand, Joe Everett, Ginny , Veronica Ross, Chet Barnes, Mark Swann, Norman Maze, Dave MacLean, Scott Tibbitts, Anne Gass, Amy Grommes Pulaski. 1) Introductions & Overview The group all introduces themselves. 2) Accept Meeting Summary Ginny moves to accept, seconded all approve. 3) Review of Work Plan, Scott Scott reviews the work plan. He identifies the areas where there are unanswered questions. All of Section 2 is done, there are a few questions in Section 3 that need to be answered that Anne will go over Section 3. We are still waiting answers for section 4A-3 from Veronica, Jon and Rob. Vickey and Jon to update governance before next meeting and get to Scott. The group reviews the attachments. Add the ByLaws for the Joint Board. 4) Review Section 3, Anne Anne begins to go over the remaining Sections of the NOFA. They discuss the GIW. In the past the GIW for the current and past year was reviewed by the data committee line by line. This didn’t happen this year. Some of the numbers may be overlooked. They also discuss the HDX system. This is the first year Portland had to enter data as well. Ginny makes a motion: HDX will be reviewed by some component of the CoC prior to submission. Seconded. No discussion. Passes unanimously. 5) Remaining NOFA sections. Jon provides some feedback for the remaining sections of the NOFA. The group begins to discuss the how to answer the question whether we are ending chronic homelessness. There is a discussion as to whether we should answer yes or no. Add info about Rapid Rehousing. They discuss the new definition around chronic homelessness and how to difficult it is document chronic homelessness. 6) Review Scoring and Ranking The group reviews and discusses the applications. There is a letter from Dana Totman and AVESTA that states the Logan Place was represented at the CoC by Preble Street. The group discusses the appeal process. There is a motion to overlay the Continuum priorities on the ranking tool to make final ranking decisions. Seconded. No discussion. Passes unanimously. There is a motion to accept the proposed final ranking. Seconded. All in favor. Passes unanimously. Next Meeting Friday Sept 9 at 9:00. . Governance . Posting . Leadership Upcoming discussions: CoC applicant representation, processes, chairs, standing meeting time, attendance, Standing meeting 4th Thursday 1-3. Starting September 22. Motion to adjourn.